Tedim District is a district in Chin State, Myanmar with a population of 117,393 (combining Tedim and Tonzang townships) according to the Myanmar Census 2014, making it the most populous district in Chin State. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed with Tedim and Tonzang townships. Its district seat is Tedim. The major towns are Tedim, Tonzang, Cikha, and Khaikam.
Townships Townships in Tedim District: Tedim Township Tonzang Township Cikha Sub-township
Borders Tedim District borders:
Manipur State of India to the north; Mizoram State of India to the west; Falam District of Chin State to the south; Kalay District of Sagaing Division to the east. Tamu District of Sagaing Division to the northeast.
Festivals
Kum Thak (New Year's Day) Zomi Nam Ni (Chin National Day) Sial Sawm Pawi or Lawm Annek Khuado Pawi Lungdam Pawi (Merry Christmas)
History On 12 February 1947, Pu Thawng Za Khup of Tedim from Chin Committee signed Panglong Agreement to formed a Union of Burma. After Burma Independent, Chin Special Division (now Chin State) was formed with Falam District and Mindat District. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed.
Notable people
Pu Cin Sian Thang (6 April 1938 – 31 July 2021) was a politician. He was a chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy Pu Gin Kam Lian is a politician. He is currently the Chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy. Suan Lam Mang is a football player, who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Pattaya United and Myanmar national football team
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